Play by day. Shine by night. 
With this bold slogan, STAR presents itself not as a simple padel tournament, but as a  hybrid concept  which combines sporting competition, a premium atmosphere and an elegant evening.

A clear vision: padel, the modern country-club version

From the very first pages of the STAR brochure, the ambition is stated:
 reinventing padel  making it sporty, elegant and accessible.

The founding idea is simple: to create an event where people play, perform, laugh, and meet… before extending the experience in a controlled, festive atmosphere. Inspired by the “country club” world, STAR envisions a seamless afternoon that naturally transforms into a chic evening, without any breaks.

The concept is based on a strong promise:
a sporting event that becomes a festive occasion,  without ever losing quality or class .

The project was initiated by two students from EDHEC.

STAR was born from the initiative of  Louis Barbato and Oscar Tillac , two EDHEC students passionate about entrepreneurship, sport and event management. STAR brochure.

The conclusion is simple:

  • padel tournaments are often friendly, but rarely elegant;
  • elegant evenings where sport generally has no place.

Their answer: to merge these two universes.

Thanks to their experience in hosting and organizing events, they wish to offer days combining  Professionalism, fluidity, sporting excellence and aesthetics .

Louis Barbato and Oscar Tillac

A strong and instantly recognizable signature

STAR claims a  distinctive art direction .

The day is designed as a  immersive journey  :

  • Dynamic and supervised sports programming
  • A carefully crafted soundscape (melodic house during the day, gradually building towards the evening)
  • Continuous energy, from the first service to the last glass

STAR emphasizes one central point: control.
Each event is rigorously structured and adaptable depending on the venue.

Tournament side:

  • Smooth management of matches, rotations and waiting times
  • Clear support for the teams
  • Ongoing coordination with the host club

Regarding safety:

  • Rules of conduct and sportsmanship explained upon arrival
  • Raising awareness of responsible consumption
  • Respect for others and the place

The evening is also strictly controlled:

  • Sound level appropriate for the club's environment
  • Constant communication to preserve the peace and quiet of the neighborhood
  • Gradual decrease in volume before closing
  • Structured flow management (track, bar, relaxation areas)

The guideline is clear:
 The party is fine, but never at the expense of respecting the place. 

Beyond sport: a networking circle

STAR aims to become a  modern networking circle .

The project goes beyond the tournament to incorporate formats that encourage interaction:

  • External stakeholders
  • Mini speed-networking
  • Short workshops
  • Guided exchanges

The concept is based on a strong idea:
The match creates tension, the evening creates the network.

The goal is to connect participants naturally, from a different perspective, by blending athletic performance and human interaction.

A deliberately hybrid concept

In conclusion, STAR defines itself as a hybrid concept:

  • An elegant vision of sport and celebration
  • Precise organization
  • Controlled atmosphere
  • Strong and consistent identity

This is a moment that begins in broad daylight on the field and ends under the spotlights, in the light of the night. STAR plaque.

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